Beth Neville designed the commemorative plate celebrating Milton’s 350th anniversary. She discusses the design of the plate in this video by Kevin Brown.
Let’s hear it for the good guys!
Commentary by Frank Schroth
Can we please get a round of applause for the good guys? They show up at town hall in the evening and they meet and talk until 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 or later. They do this night after night, week after week. They don’t get paid and they rarely get thanked. They weren’t elected. They were just tapped on the shoulder and they answered a call.
Milton’s Alex Hassan climbing Red Sox ladder
from The Patriot Ledger
Many young professional baseball players don’t know exactly where they stand in their organizations. Red Sox prospects know they’ve done well when they get invited to the team’s annual Rookie Development Camp, and that’s exactly where outfielder Alex Hassan found himself for the last week. (Read the full story here.)
Milton’s Katie Conboy named provost of Simmons College
Congratulations Katie!
BOSTON (January 11, 2012) – Simmons College announced today the appointment of Milton resident Sheila “Katie” Conboy, Ph.D., a skilled academic administrator with a distinguished liberal arts career, as its Provost and Senior Vice President. Her appointment begins July 1, 2013.
DCR to begin work on Mattapan Square trail house by April
from Boston.com – Your Town Mattapan
A dilapidated structured adjacent to the Mattapan Square MBTA Station will soon be renovated, according to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, which owns the property. (Read the full story here.)
Notice: MPD thank alert residents
Notice from the Milton Police Department
Housebreaks are a recurring crime in Metro Boston. Yesterday afternoon, (2) MILTON RESIDENTS took our advice, which is if you see someone suspicious in your neighborhood, CALL MPD.. During the afternoon, (4) males from Hyde Park were in the Eliot St./Briarfield neighborhood. They attempted forcible entry at two homes, before breaking into a third house on Briarfield Rd.
Mtg Notes: School Committee 01.09.13 – Pierce Site Council impresses; technology use questioned; mum on security measures
by Frank Schroth
At last Wednesday’s meeting of the School Committee their discussions and decisions included but were not limited to: listening to and commenting on a presentation from The Pierce Site Council, reeiving an update on the techbology plan and deferring a vote on it, congratulating the boys soccer and girls volleyball teams on their recent achievements and school security.
Rep. Walter Timilty Attends Gun Violence Prevention Briefing at the State House
Representative Walter Timilty (D–Milton) recently attended a briefing at the State House. The sole purpose of this briefing was to counter gun violence. The bi-partisan forum, which was attended by dozens of legislators and staff, was an attempt to lay out potential points of discussion for the implementation of new gun violence prevention measures for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Going Green – Wind Turbines in Gloucester
We recently linked to a Globe story on south shore communities dealing with wind turbines. Up north Glouecester has erected them and is bullish on them. The story includes an interview with Rich Kleiman who’s company was involved. Mr. Kleiman was the Chair of Milton’s Wind Energy Committee. Mr. Klieman stepped off the committee recently. Please click “Read more” for video report from Greater Boston.
Milton beats Walpole in Boys Basketball 62-52
Notice: Town of Milton affordable homeownership opportunity
Notice from Town Hall
The Residences at Brook Hill will offer 2 new affordable condominium units located near MBTA, employment opportunities and Boston. All units will be distributed by lottery to eligible *first time homebuyers and those whose family composition qualifies them for a one bedroom unit.
The one bedroom homes are available for $156,500